However, I've also found social media to be among my best sources of security information.

I personally follow a number of security experts and security providers on Twitter, and I take advantage of Twitter's lists, which provide access to information that would otherwise be unknown to me. Many security organizations, as well as security writers and bloggers, use social media to provide updates on new threats, news alerts and fixes.

For example, IT Business Edge has a Facebook page and Twitter account, @ITBusinessEdge, that provide updates on news and blog posts with helpful security information, along with other IT tidbits. And IT Business Edge's Knowledge Network tweets about new tools and templates -- including security policies -- in @ITBEKnowledge.